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Anorectal benign disease

Long-term outcomes of intramural rectal botulinum toxin injections for urge fecal incontinence: a salvage therapy for sacral neuromodulation nonresponders?: Philippe Onana Ndong, Véronique Vitton; Ann Coloproctol. 2025;41(5):417-423. Published online October 23, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2025.00332.0047

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Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) failure in fecal incontinence (FI) management represents a therapeutic challenge, often leading to more invasive, less accepted alternatives with inconsistent efficacy. In this context, intramural rectal botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection has recently emerged as a promising minimally invasive alternative for urge FI. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intramural rectal BoNT-A injections in the challenging subgroup of SNM nonresponders.
Methods
This retrospective, single-center study included patients with urge FI who underwent intramural rectal BoNT-A injections after SNM failure, between February 2018 and September 2024. The procedure involved endoscopic injection of 200 units of BoNT-A at 10 circumferential sites in the rectal wall. Treatment efficacy was assessed using the Cleveland Clinic Fecal Incontinence Score (CCFIS) and a visual analog scale (VAS) for symptom severity.
Results
Fifteen female patients met the inclusion criteria, with a median follow-up of 22.5 months (range, 4.4–103.2 months). Patients received a median of 2 injections, with a median reinjection interval of 9.8 months. CCFIS scores demonstrated significant improvement (median, 15 [range, 8–20] vs. 8 [range, 0–20]; P=0.001), as did VAS symptom scores (median, 4 [range, 0–5] vs. 2 [range, 0–5]; P=0.001). No adverse events were reported.
Conclusion
This study provides long-term evidence supporting intramural rectal BoNT-A injections as an effective option for managing urge FI, including as salvage therapy in SNM nonresponders. Further studies are necessary to confirm these findings and define the optimal role of BoNT-A within the therapeutic algorithm for urge FI.

Reviews

Anorectal benign disease

Pharmacotherapy for fecal incontinence: potential treatment with a traditional Japanese medicine Kampo: Kotaro Maeda, Toshinobu Sasaki, Tomohisa Hattori; Ann Coloproctol. 2025;41(5):369-378. Published online October 23, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2025.00283.0040

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Abstract PDF: Fecal incontinence (FI) significantly impairs patient quality of life and creates substantial distress not only for affected individuals but also for nurses and caregivers. The prevalence of FI among older adults is estimated at up to 20%, although the sensitive nature of the condition often prevents active reporting by patients. This article reviews risk factors and pharmacotherapies for FI, emphasizing the therapeutic potential of Daikenchuto (DKT). The etiology of FI is multifactorial and lacks a singular definition. Currently, no prescription drugs specifically approved for FI are available, leaving treatment options limited. Nonetheless, major clinical guidelines have identified several viable pharmacological approaches. Strongly recommended treatments include the antidiarrheal agent loperamide and stool bulking or solidifying agents, such as dietary fiber and polycarbophil. Other therapeutic options include ramosetron, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist; amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant; and sodium valproate and diazepam, which are GABAergic neuromodulators. Recently, research has explored the efficacy and mechanism of action of DKT, a traditional Japanese medicine Kampo. Historically used for abdominal symptoms like bloating and known for promoting intestinal motility, emerging evidence suggests DKT may also effectively manage FI.

Anorectal benign disease

Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of complex anal fistula: Pankaj Garg, Kaushik Bhattacharya, Vipul D. Yagnik, G. Mahak; Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(4):321-335. Published online August 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2024.00325.0046

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Anal fistula can be a challenging condition to manage, with complex fistulas presenting even greater difficulties. The primary concerns in treating this condition are a risk of damage to the anal sphincters, which can compromise fecal continence, and refractoriness to treatment, as evidenced by a high recurrence rate. Furthermore, the treatment of complex anal fistula involves several additional challenges. Satisfactory solutions to many of these obstacles remain elusive, and no consensus has been established regarding the available treatment options. In summary, complex anal fistula has no established gold-standard treatment, and the quest for effective therapies continues. This review discusses and highlights groundbreaking advances in the management of complex anal fistula over the past decade.

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Original Articles

Anorectal benign disease

Long-term outcomes of sacral neuromodulation for low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery: Mario J. de Miguel Valencia, Gabriel Marin, Ana Acevedo, Ana Hernando, Alfonso Álvarez, Fabiola Oteiza, Mario J. de Miguel Velasco; Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(3):234-244. Published online June 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2023.00542.0077

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Purpose
This study assessed the long-term outcomes and quality of life in patients who underwent sacral neuromodulation (SNM) due to low anterior resection syndrome (LARS).
Methods
This single-center retrospective study, conducted from 2005 to 2021, included 30 patients (21 men; median age, 70 years) who had undergone total mesorectal excision with stoma closure and had no recurrence at inclusion. All patients were diagnosed with LARS refractory to conservative treatment. We evaluated clinical and quality-of-life outcomes after SNM through a stool diary, Wexner score, LARS score, the Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life (FIQL) questionnaire, and EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) questionnaire.
Results
Peripheral nerve stimulation was successful in all but one patient. Of the 29 patients who underwent percutaneous nerve evaluation, 17 (58.62%) responded well to SNM and received permanent implants. The median follow-up period was 48 months (range, 18–153 months). The number of days per week with fecal incontinence episodes decreased from a median of 7 (range, 2–7) to 0.38 (range, 0–1). The median number of bowel movements recorded in patient diaries fell from 5 (range, 4–12) to 2 (range, 1–6). The median Wexner score decreased from 18 (range, 13–20) to 6 (range, 0–16), while the LARS score declined from 38.5 (range, 37–42) to 19 (range, 4–28). The FIQL and EQ-5D questionnaires demonstrated enhanced quality of life.
Conclusion
SNM may benefit patients diagnosed with LARS following rectal cancer surgery when conservative options have failed, and the treatment outcomes may possess long-term sustainability.

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Anorectal benign disease

The management of complex fistula in ano by transanal opening of the intersphincteric space (TROPIS): short-term results: Shrivats Mishra, Dileep S. Thakur, Uday Somashekar, Amrendra Verma, Dhananjay Sharma; Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(5):474-480. Published online March 31, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.01018.0145

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Purpose
Many methods have been used to treat complex fistulas, but no single technique has been considered standard. Damage to the sphincter may sometimes be unavoidable, and incontinence may be an important cause of morbidity. This study aimed to validate the results of transanal opening of the intersphincteric space (TROPIS), as a technique that avoids damaging the anal sphincter, in patients with complex fistula in ano.
Methods
A prospective study was conducted among 35 consecutive patients with complex fistula in ano. After a preoperative magnetic resonance fistulogram, TROPIS was performed in all patients. The St. Mark’s incontinence score was assessed preoperatively and postoperatively at 3 months.
Results
The tracts were intersphincteric in 16 patients, transsphincteric in 10, extrasphincteric in 2, and horseshoe in 3. Four patients had recurrent tracts (3 transsphincteric and 1 intersphincteric). A defined follow-up schedule was used. Curettage was done if postoperative pus drainage from the wound was noted. The fistula healed in 29 patients (82.89%) following TROPIS. The remaining 6 patients received curettage, with healing in 3 (overall healing rate, 91.4%). Patients who received curettage were followed for 3 months, and the outcome was labeled as healed or failed. The mean preoperative incontinence score was 0. One patient developed incontinence to gas postoperatively in week 2, but there was no significant change in the scores at 3 months postoperatively. The mean postoperative incontinence score was 0.02.
Conclusion
TROPIS is an effective method for the treatment of complex fistula in ano, with minimal risk for incontinence.

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Technical Note

Clinical outcomes with of the Contix Faecal Incontinence Management System: preliminary results: Moris Venturero, Reuma Yehuda-Margalit, Carla Maradey-Romero, Yael Corcos, Dan Carter, Marc Beer-Gabel; Ann Coloproctol. 2023;39(1):89-93. Published online December 6, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00563.0080

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Fecal incontinence (FI) has a significant long-term impact on patient quality of life for which there is a range of medical and surgical management alternatives. We report the preliminary outcome using the ForConti Contix Faecal Incontinence Management System (FIMS) in FI patients who had failed conservative therapy and who were recruited at 2 tertiary institutions between September 2018 and September 2020. Comparative assessments were made before and after 2 week periods of treatment using bowel diaries and subjective Wexner and Faecal Incontinence Quality of Life scores. Of 17 patients enrolled, 11 completed an 8-week assessment with a significant fall in the average percentage of FI days reported from 84% before treatment to 16.8% at the first posttreatment assessment and down to 13.2% by the second assessment period. This finding correlated with a similar reduction in the total weekly number of episodes of frank FI, minor soiling, and fecal urgency reported by patients along with concomitant improvements in the Wexner scores. For those using the device, there was less concern about accidental bowel leakage, high rates of satisfaction, and minimal problems with the device. Initial results are encouraging warranting further study.

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Case Report

Benign bowel disease

A case report of a giant solitary juvenile polyp: from obstructed defecation syndrome to incontinence: Zhan Huai Teoh, Jien Yen Soh, Nasibah Mohamad, Norzaliana Zawawi, Andee Dzulkarnaen Zakaria, Zaidi Zakaria, Michael Pak-Kai Wong; Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(Suppl 1):S27-S31. Published online November 25, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00549.0078

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Abstract PDF: Juvenile polyps (JPs) are the most common polyps in pediatric patients. We present the case of an 18-year-old male patient with a giant solitary JP resembling solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS). The presenting history was rectal bleeding and symptoms of obstructed defecation syndrome. Colonoscopy revealed a polypoidal mass at the anorectal junction, with biopsy-confirmed SRUS. The symptoms worsened, and a protruding mass from the anus caused fecal incontinence. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging showed a huge pedunculated mass occupying the low rectum with local compression of the urinary bladder. Transanal excision of the anal tumor was performed due to bleeding. A histopathological examination showed a JP with high-grade dysplasia. A histological examination to differentiate JPs and SRUS could be challenging based on a superficial forceps biopsy. Therefore, an excision biopsy is usually warranted with the understanding that adenomatous or malignant transformation is found in 5.6% to 12% of all JPs.

Original Article

Anorectal benign disease

Garg scoring system to predict long-term healing in cryptoglandular anal fistulas: a prospective validation study: Sushil Dawka, Vipul D. Yagnik, Baljit Kaur, Geetha R. Menon, Pankaj Garg; Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(5):490-497. Published online October 11, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00346.0049

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Purpose
Complex anal fistulas can recur after clinical healing, even after a long interval which leads to significant anxiety. Also, ascertaining the efficacy of any new treatment procedure becomes difficult and takes several years. We prospectively analyzed the validity of Garg scoring system (GSS) to predict long-term fistula healing.
Methods
In patients operated for cryptoglandular anal fistulas, magnetic resonance imaging was performed preoperatively and at 3 months postoperatively to assess fistula healing. Scores as per the GSS were calculated for each patient at 3 months postoperatively and correlated with long-term healing to check the accuracy of the scoring system.
Results
Fifty-seven patients were enrolled, but 50 were finally included (7 were excluded). These 50 patients (age, 41.2±12.4 years; 46 men) were followed up for 12 to 20 months (median, 17 months). Forty-seven patients (94.0%) had complex fistulas, 28 (56.0%) had recurrent fistulas, 48 (96.0%) had multiple tracts, 20 (40.0%) had horseshoe tracts, 15 (32.0%) had associated abscesses, 5 (10.0%) were suprasphincteric, and 8 (16.0%) were supralevator fistulas. The GSS could accurately predict long-term healing (high positive predictive value, 31 of 31 [100%]) but was not very accurate in predicting nonhealing (negative predictive value, 15 of 19 [78.9%]). The sensitivity in predicting healing was 31 of 35 (88.6%).
Conclusion
GSS accurately predicts long-term fistula with a high positive predictive value (100%) but is less accurate in predicting nonhealing. This scoring system can help allay anxiety in patients and facilitate the early validation of innovative procedures for anal fistulas.

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Review

Benign proctology

A systematic review of translation and experimental studies on internal anal sphincter for fecal incontinence: Minsung Kim, Bo-Young Oh, Ji-Seon Lee, Dogeon Yoon, Wook Chun, Il Tae Son; Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):183-196. Published online June 9, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00276.0039

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The complexity in the molecular mechanism of the internal anal sphincter (IAS) limits preclinical or clinical outcomes of fecal incontinence (FI) treatment. So far, there are no systematic reviews of IAS translation and experimental studies that have been reported. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of IAS critical role in FI. Previous studies revealed the key pathway for basal tone and relaxation of IAS in different properties as follows; calcium, Rho-associated, coiled-coil containing serine/threonine kinase, aging-associated IAS dysfunction, oxidative stress, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone, cyclooxygenase, and inhibitory neurotransmitters. Previous studies have reported improved functional outcomes of cellular treatment for regeneration of dysfunctional IAS, using various stem cells, but did not demonstrate the interrelationship between those results and basal tone or relaxation-related molecular pathway of IAS. Furthermore, these results have lower specificity for IAS-incontinence due to the included external anal sphincter or nerve injury regardless of the cell type. An acellular approach using bioengineered IAS showed a physiologic response of basal tone and relaxation response similar to human IAS. However, in both cellular and acellular approaches, the lack of human IAS data still hampers clinical application. Therefore, the IAS regeneration presents more challenges and warrants more advances.

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Original Articles

Colorectal cancer

Outcomes following anastomotic leak from rectal resections, including bowel function and quality of life: Angelina Di Re, Salam Tooza, Jason Diab, Charbel Karam, Mina Sarofim, Kevin Ooi, Catherine Turner, Daniel Kozman, David Blomberg, Matthew Morgan; Ann Coloproctol. 2023;39(5):395-401. Published online April 14, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00073.0010

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Purpose
Anastomotic leak (AL) is an uncommon but potentially devastating complication after rectal resection. We aim to provide an updated assessment of bowel function and quality of life after AL, as well as associated short- and long-term outcomes.
Methods
A retrospective audit of all rectal resections performed at a colorectal unit and associated private hospitals over the past 10 years was performed. Relevant demographic, operative, and histopathological data were collected. A prospective survey was performed regarding patients’ quality of life and fecal continence. These patients were matched with nonAL patients who completed the same survey.
Results
One hundred patients (out of 1,394 resections) were included. AL was contained in 66.0%, not contained in 10.0%, and only anastomotic stricture in 24.0%. Management was antibiotics only in 39.0%, percutaneous drainage in 9.0%, operative abdominal drainage in 19.0%, transrectal drainage in 6.0%, combination of percutaneous drainage and transrectal drainage in 2.0%, and combination abdominal/transrectal drainage in 1.0%. The 1-year stoma rate was 15.0%. Overall, mean Fecal Incontinence Severity Instrument scores were higher for AL patients than their matched counterparts (8.06±10.5 vs. 2.92±4.92, P=0.002). Patients with an AL had a mean EuroQol visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS) of 76.23±19.85; this was lower than the matched mean EQ-VAS for non-AL patients of 81.64±18.07, although not statistically significant (P=0.180).
Conclusion
The majority of AL patients in this study were managed with antibiotics only. AL was associated with higher fecal incontinence scores in the long-term; however, this did not equate to lower quality of life scores.

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Purpose
Bowel dysfunction commonly occurs in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer treated with a multimodal approach of chemoradiation therapy (CRT) combined with sphincter-preserving rectal resection. This study investigated the decline in anorectal function using sequential anorectal manometric measurements obtained before and after the multimodal treatment as well as at a 1-year follow-up.
Methods
This was a retrospective cohort study conducted in a single center. The study population consisted of patients with locally advanced mid- to low rectal cancer who received the preoperative CRT followed by sphincter-preserving surgery from 2012 to 2016. The anorectal manometric value measured after each treatment modality was compared to demonstrate the degree of decline in anorectal function. A generalized linear model of repeated measures was performed using the manometric values measured pre- and post-CRT, and at 12 months postoperatively.
Results
Overall, 100 patients with 3 consecutive manometric data were included in the final analysis. In the overall cohort study, the mean resting and maximal squeezing pressures showed insignificant decrement post-neoadjuvant CRT. At a 1-year postoperative follow-up, the maximal squeezing pressure significantly decreased. The maximal rectal sensory threshold demonstrated significant reduction consecutively after each following treatment (P<0.001).
Conclusion
The short-term effect of neoadjuvant CRT on the anal sphincters was relatively trivial. The following sphincter-saving surgery resulted in a profound disruption of the anorectal function. Patients with rectal cancer should be consulted on the consequence of multimodal treatment.

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Injection of aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid in the treatment of fecal incontinence: a single-center observational study: Tatsuya Abe, Masao Kunimoto, Yoshikazu Hachiro, Kei Ohara, Mitsuhiro Inagaki; Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(6):403-408. Published online July 21, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2021.00248.0035

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Perianal injection of bulking agents is an attractive treatment option for patients with mild to moderate fecal incontinence (FI). Various bulking agents have been used for injection therapy, but the optimal injection materials and methods are yet to be standardized. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of injection therapy using aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid (ALTA) in the management of FI.
Methods
This study included consecutive patients who underwent ALTA injection therapy for FI at our institution. The procedure was performed with the patient in the jackknife position, under caudal epidural anesthesia. The procedure consisted of a 4-step injection to the 3 main cushions and a multipoint injection to the remaining submucosa of the anal canal.
Results
Seventy-seven patients (mean age, 76 years) were enrolled in the study. The mean Cleveland Clinic incontinence score of 11.9 ± 4.1 at baseline significantly improved to 7.3 ± 5.2 at 3 months following treatment. The mean maximal resting pressure also increased significantly 3 months after the intervention. Postoperative complications were observed in 3 patients (3.9%), and all events were mild. The mean duration of postoperative follow-up was 17.5 months. The cumulative recurrence-free rate at 3 years was 72.4%.
Conclusion
ALTA injection for FI is safe, easy to perform, and provides reasonable mid-term outcomes. Moreover, concomitant anorectal diseases that may be contraindicated by other injectable bulking agents could be treated simultaneously. Therefore, ALTA injection is a promising alternative in the absence of other injectable agents.

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Minimal Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy (LIS): Is It Enough to Cut Less Than the Conventional Tailored LIS?: Keun-Hee Lee, Keehoon Hyun, Seo-Gue Yoon, Jong-Kyun Lee; Ann Coloproctol. 2021;37(5):275-280. Published online July 9, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2020.00976.0139

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Purpose
Anal fissure is a common anorectal condition, yet its pathogenesis remains unclear. Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) is the gold standard treatment for chronic anal fissures that do not respond to conservative treatment; however, it has a risk of anal incontinence. We believe that fibrosis of the internal anal sphincter is an important factor in the pathogenesis of chronic anal fissure. In this study, we describe the minimal LIS method, a minimally invasive method where only the fibrotic portion of the internal anal sphincter is cut. We also describe the outcomes of this method.
Methods
We performed a retrospective review of 468 patients (270 male and 198 female) who underwent minimal LIS for chronic anal fissure in 2017 at Seoul Song Do Hospital. We analyzed the patients’ clinical characteristics, manometry data, complications, and outcomes of minimal LIS. The outcomes of the surgery were assessed via questionnaires during the postoperative outpatient visits, beginning 2 weeks postoperatively.
Results
The overall complication rate was 4.0% (19 patients). Delayed healing occurred in 14 patients (3.0%), perianal abscess was present in 3 patients (0.6%), and gas incontinence occurred in 2 patients (0.4%). All complications were improved with conservative treatment. Recurrence, defined as the recurrence of anal fissure more than 4 weeks after healing, was present in 6 patients (1.3%).
Conclusion
Minimal LIS is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with chronic anal fissure. Postoperative complications, especially incontinence and recurrence, are rare.

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Purpose
This study was performed to evaluate the long-term evolution of continence and patient’s quality of life after surgical treatment for obstetric fecal incontinence.
Methods
A prospective longitudinal study was conducted including consecutive patients who underwent sphincteroplasty for severe obstetric fecal incontinence. The first phase analyzed changes in continence and impact on quality of life. The second phase studied the long-term evolution reevaluating the same group of patients 6 years later. Degree of fecal incontinence was calculated using the Cleveland Clinic Score (CCS). Quality of life assessment was carried out with the Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life scale.
Results
Thirty-five patients with median age of 55 years (range, 28 to 73 years) completed the study. Phase 1 results: after a postoperative follow-up of 30 months (4 to 132 months), CCS had improved significantly from a preoperative of 15.7 ± 3.1 to 6.1 ± 5.0 (P < 0.001). Phase 2 results: median follow-up in phase 2 was 110 months (76 to 204 months). The CCS lowered to 8.4 ± 4.9 (P = 0.04). There were no significant differences between phases 1 and 2 in terms of quality of life; lifestyle (3.47 ± 0.75 vs. 3.16 ±1.04), coping/behavior (3.13 ±0.83 vs. 2.80 ±1.09), depression/self-perception (3.65 ±0.80 vs. 3.32 ± 0.98), and embarrassment (3.32 ± 0.90 vs. 3.12 ± 1.00).
Conclusion
Sphincteroplasty offers good short-medium term outcomes in continence and quality of life for obstetric fecal incontinence treatment. Functional clinical results deteriorate over time but did not impact on patients’ quality of life.

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Purpose
For the past several decades, internal anal sphincterotomy has generally been considered to be the standard operation for an anal fissure. However, wound complications inherent in this operation forced surgeons to look for an alternative form of treatment. The aim of our study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of anal dilatation for chronic anal fissure, especially possible negative impact on anal sphincter function.
Methods
The study was approved by the local Institutional Review Board and given a waiver of written consent. A phone call survey was undertaken among a group of consecutive patients who had an anal dilatation by standardized technique for chronic anal fissure for the period between 2000 and 2016. The survey included medical, obstetrical and surgical-related data, Wexner fecal incontinence score, recurrence of the anal fissure, and the need for additional medical intervention. Five hundred 48 patients were identified after limitations of age, concomitant pathology, and procedures that were applied to the hospital computerized database. Eighty-five patients (group A) agreed to participate in the survey and 463 patients did not.
Results
There were no differences between groups in demographic information and medical records data; therefore, group A may well represent a satisfactory sample of the whole group. The interval between the procedure and the survey was 6.8 ± 2.7 years. The Wexner incontinence score was 0 in 94% of patients.
Conclusion
Anal dilatation, performed in a systematic and standardized way, has a successful outcome with no complications and has no clear long-term negative impact on anal sphincter function.

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Propiverine hydrochloride (PH) is widely used for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) due to bladder overactivity. Moreover, the comorbidity of UI with fecal incontinence (FI) is known to be due to the relationship of both to nervous system disorders and dysfunction or weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. The aim of this single-arm prospective study was to evaluate the therapeutic value of PH for FI.Methods: Patients (n = 24) who were diagnosed as having both FI and UI from April 2015 to November 2016 were included in the study and administered a dosage of 10–20 mg PH every day for 1 month. The primary endpoint was to create a reduction in the frequency of FI per week. An evaluation criterion of ≥50% reduction in frequency was determined as effective. The percentage of the patients who achieved the ≥50% endpoint (responders) was also calculated.Results: The frequency of FI per week was 6.0 ± 8.2 (0.25–30) at baseline and reduced to 1.6 ± 2.1 (0–7) at the posttherapeutic state (P = 0.005). A reduction of ≥50% was seen in 14 of the patients (58.3%).Conclusion: PH reduced the frequency of FI in patients with both FI and UI. This study introduces a possible therapeutic option for the pharmacological treatment of FI.

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Complex Obstetric Perineal Injury Reconstruction Using Antropyloric Valve Transposition: Saket Kumar, Noushif Medappil, Sunil Kumar Singh, Abhijit Chandra; Ann Coloproctol. 2020;36(1):58-61. Published online February 29, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2018.08.21

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Despite significant advancements in the field of medicine, management of complex obstetric perineal injuries remains a challenge. Although several surgical techniques have been described, no techniques have provided satisfactory long-term results. Recently, a perineal transposed antropyloric valve has been used for anorectal reconstruction in patients with damaged or excised anal sphincters. We describe this technique in the case of complex obstetric perineal trauma with extensive tissue loss, presenting with end stage fecal incontinence. The functional outcome after this procedure was evaluated. The patient tolerated the surgery well, and there were no procedure-related upper gastrointestinal disturbances. Short-term functional outcomes were encouraging. At the 36-month follow-up, the patient’s neoanal resting and squeeze pressures were 50 and 70 mmHg, respectively. The postoperative St. Mark’s incontinence score was 7. Perineal antropyloric valve transposition is feasible and can be successfully applied in the management of end-stage fecal incontinence associated with complex obstetric perineal injury.

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Anorectal Manometry Versus Patient-Reported Outcome Measures as a Predictor of Maximal Treatment for Fecal Incontinence: Lisa Ramage, Shengyang Qiu, Zhu Yeap, Constantinos Simillis, Christos Kontovounisios, Paris Tekkis, Emile Tan; Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(6):319-326. Published online December 31, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2018.10.16

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Purpose
This study aims to establish the ability of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and anorectal manometry (ARM) in predicting the need for surgery in patients with fecal incontinence (FI).
Methods
Between 2008 and 2015, PROMs data, including the Birmingham Bowel and Urinary Symptoms Questionnaire (BBUSQ), Short Form 36 (SF-36), Wexner Incontinence Score and ARM results, were prospectively collected from 276 patients presenting with FI. Spearman rank was used to assess correlations between specific PROMs questions and ARM assessments of sphincter motor function. Binomial regression analyses were performed to identify factors predictive of the need for surgery. Finally, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed to establish the utility of individual ARM and PROMs variables in predicting the need for surgical intervention in patients with FI.
Results
Two hundred twenty-eight patients (82.60%) were treated conservatively while 48 (17.39%) underwent surgery. On univariate analyses, all 4 domains of the BBUSQ, all 8 domains of the SF-36, and the Wexner Incontinence Score were significant predictors of surgery. Additionally, maximum resting pressure, 5-second squeeze endurance, threshold volume, and urge volume were significant. On ROC curve analyses, the only significant ARM measurement was the 5-second squeeze endurance. PROMs, such as the incontinence domain of the BBUSQ and five of the SF-36 domains, were identified as fair discriminators of the need for surgery.
Conclusion
PROMs are reliable predictors of maximal treatment in patients with FI and can be readily used in primary care to aid surgical referrals and can be applied in hospital settings as an aid to guide surgical treatment decisions.

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Purpose
The most common risk factor for fecal incontinence (FI) is obstetric injury. FI affects 1.4%–18% of adults. Most patients are unaware when they are young, when symptoms appear suddenly and worsen with aging. Autologous fat graft is widely used in cosmetic surgical field and may substitute for injectable bulky agents in treating FI. Authors have done fat graft for past several years. This article reports the effectiveness of the fat graft in treating FI and discusses satisfaction with the procedure.
Methods
Fat was harvested from both lateral thighs using 10-mL Luer-loc syringe. Pure fat was extracted from harvests and mixed with fat, oil, and tumescent through refinement. Fats were injected into upper border of posterior ano-rectal ring, submucosa of anal canal and intersphincteric space. Thirty-five patients with FI were treated with this method from July 2016 to February 2017 in Busan Hangun Hospital. They were 13 male (mean age, 60.8 years) and 22 female patients (mean age, 63.3 years). The Wexner score was checked before procedure. We evaluated outcome in outpatients by asking the patients. For 19 patients we checked the Wexner score after procedure.
Results
Symptom improved in 29 (82.9%), and not improved in 6 (17.1%). In 2 of 6 patients, they felt better than before procedure, although not satisfied. No improvement in 4. Mean Wexner score was 9.7 before procedure. There were no serious complications such as inflammation or fat embolism.
Conclusion
Autologous fat graft can be an effective alternative treatment for FI. It is safe and easy to perform, and cost effective.

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The majority of patients with neuropathic incontinence and other pelvic floor conditions associated with straining at stool have damage to the pudendal nerves distal to the ischial spine. Sacral nerve stimulation appears to be a promising innovation and has been widely adopted and currently considered the standard of care for adults with moderate to severe fecal incontinence and following failed sphincter repair. From a decision-to-treat perspective, the short-term efficacy is good (70%–80%), but the long-term efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation is around 50%. Newer electrophysiological tests and improved anal endosonography would more effectively guide clinical decision making.

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Safety and Efficacy of Permacol Injection in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: Yahya A Al-Abed, Jennifer Ayers, Abraham Ayantunde, Bandipalyam V Praveen; Ann Coloproctol. 2016;32(2):73-78. Published online April 30, 2016; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2016.32.2.73

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Purpose

Permacol has been gaining popularity in recent times for the treatment of fecal incontinence (FI). This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of anal submucosal Permacol injection in the treatment of FI.

Methods

All consecutive patients who underwent Permacol injection for FI over a 3-year period were included. Patients' data relating to obstetric history, anorectal/pelvic operations, type of FI, preoperative anorectal physiology results and follow-up details for outcome measures were collected. Preoperative and postoperative Cleveland Clinic Florida Incontinence Scores (CCFISs) were noted. Patients were surveyed by using a telephone questionnaire to assess the quality of life and other outcome measures. Data were analysed using SPSS ver.19.0.

Results

Thirty patients (28 females and 2 males) with a median age of 67 years were included in the study. Of those patients, 37%, 50%, and 13% were noted to have passive, mixed and urge FI, respectively. Six of the patients (20%) had repeat Permacol injections, 5 of whom had sustained responses to the first Permacol injection for a mean of 11 months. There was a significant improvement in the CCFIS from a baseline median of 12.5, mean 12.8 interquartile range [IQR], 6–20), to a median of 3.5, mean 4.8 (IQR, 0–20), P < 0.001. Of the patients surveyed by telephone 89% were satisfied with their overall experience and the improvement in their symptoms following Permacol injections.

Conclusion

This study has demonstrated that Permacol injection for the treatment of FI is safe and effective and has no associated major complications. However, the results are not permanent; consequently, a significant proportion of the patients with an initial response may require repeat injections.

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Fecal incontinence is a major concern, and its incidence increases with age. Quality of life may decrease due to fecal incontinence after both sphincter-saving surgery and a rectal resection with a permanent stoma. This study investigated quality of life, with regard to fecal incontinency, in elderly patients after rectal-cancer surgery.

Methods

All patients who underwent elective rectal surgery with anastomosis for rectal cancer between December 2008 and June 2012 at two Dutch hospitals were eligible for inclusion. The Wexner and the fecal incontinence quality of life (FIQoL) scores were collected. Young (<70 years of age) and elderly (≥70 years of age) patients were compared.

Results

Seventy-nine patients were included, of whom 19 were elderly patients (24.1%). All diverting stomas that had been placed (n = 60, 75.9%) had been closed at the time of the study. There were no differences in Wexner or FIQoL scores between the young and the elderly patients. Also, there were no differences between patients without a diverting stoma and patients in whom bowel continuity had been restored. Elderly females had significantly worse scores on the FIQoL subscales of coping/behavior (P = 0.043) and depression/self-perception (P = 0.004) than young females. Elderly females scored worse on coping/behavior (P = 0.010) and depression/self-perception (P = 0.036) than elderly males. Young and elderly males had comparable scores.

Conclusion

Quality of life with regard to fecal incontinency is worse in elderly females after sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer. Patients should be informed of this impact, and a definite stoma may be considered in this patient group.

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Purpose

This study prospectively investigated the effects of biofeedback therapy on objective anorectal function and subjective bowel function in patients after sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer.

Methods

Sixteen patients who underwent an ileostomy were randomized into two groups, one receiving conservative management with the Kegel maneuver and the other receiving active biofeedback before ileostomy closure. Among them, 12 patients (mean age, 57.5 years; range, 38 to 69 years; 6 patients in each group) completed the study. Conservative management included lifestyle modifications, Kegel exercises, and medication. Patients were evaluated at baseline and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after ileostomy closure by using anal manometry, modified Wexner Incontinence Scores (WISs), and fecal incontinence quality of life (FI-QoL) scores.

Results

Before the ileostomy closure, the groups did not differ in baseline clinical characteristics or resting manometric parameters. After 12 months of follow-up, the biofeedback group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the mean maximum squeezing pressure (from 146.3 to 178.9, P = 0.002). However, no beneficial effect on the WIS was noted for biofeedback compared to conservative management alone. Overall, the FI-QoL scores were increased significantly in both groups after ileostomy closure (P = 0.006), but did not differ significantly between the two groups.

Conclusion

Although the biofeedback therapy group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the maximum squeezing pressure, significant improvements in the WISs and the FI-QoL scores over time were noted in both groups. The study was terminated early because no therapeutic benefit of biofeedback had been demonstrated.

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Purpose

After total mesorectal excision (TME) with primary anastomosis for patients with rectal cancer, the quality of life (QoL) may be decreased due to fecal incontinence. This study aimed to identify predictors of fecal incontinence and related QoL.

Methods

Patients who underwent TME with primary anastomosis for rectal cancer between December 2008 and June 2012 completed the fecal incontinence quality of life scale (FIQoL) and Wexner incontinence score. Factors associated with these scores were identified using a linear regression analysis.

Results

A total of 80 patients were included. Multivariate analysis identified a diverting ileostomy (n = 58) as an independent predictor of an unfavorable outcome on the FIQoL subscale coping/behavior (P = 0.041). Ileostomy closure within and after 3 months resulted in median Wexner scores of 5.0 (interquartile range [IQR], 2.5-8.0) and 10.5 (IQR, 6.0-13.8), respectively (P < 0.001). The median FIQoL score was 15.0 (IQR, 13.1-16.0) for stoma closure within 3 months versus 12.0 (IQR, 10.5-13.9) for closure after 3 months (P = 0.001).

Conclusion

A diverting ileostomy is a predictor for an impaired FIQoL after a TME for rectal cancer. Stoma reversal within 3 months showed better outcomes than reversal after 3 months. Patients with a diverting ileostomy should be informed about the impaired QoL, even after stoma closure.

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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation to Improve Functional Outcome After a Low Anterior Resection: A Systematic Review: Wilhelmina S Visser, Wouter W te Riele, Djamila Boerma, Bert van Ramshorst, Henderik L van Westreenen; Ann Coloproctol. 2014;30(3):109-114. Published online June 23, 2014; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2014.30.3.109

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Purpose

Impaired functional outcome is common after a low anterior resection (LAR). Pelvic floor rehabilitation (PFR) might improve functional outcome after a LAR. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effectiveness of PFR in improving functional outcome.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched using the terms fecal incontinence, colorectal neoplasm/surgery, LAR, rectal cancer, anterior resection syndrome, bowel habit, pelvic floor, training, therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation and biofeedback. Of the 125 identified records, 5 articles were included.

Results

The 5 included studies reported on 321 patients, of which 286 patients (89%) underwent pelvic floor training. Three studies included patients with anterior resection syndrome after a LAR while the remaining studies included a series of patients after a LAR. Functional outcome was mostly assessed by using the Wexner incontinence scale. Quality of life was assessed in one study, and in three studies, rectal manometry was performed. After PFR, the functional outcome was improved in four studies, as was the quality of life.

Conclusion

This systematic review demonstrated that PFR is useful for improving the functional outcome after a LAR. The data are extracted from studies of limited quality, but the available evidence points to the effectiveness of the procedure.

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Original Articles

Correlation of Histopathology With Anorectal Manometry Following Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy: Young Ki Hong, Yoon Jung Choi, Jung Gu Kang; Ann Coloproctol. 2013;29(5):198-204. Published online October 31, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2013.29.5.198

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Purpose

The removal of smooth muscle during stapled hemorrhoidopexy raises concerns regarding its effects on postoperative anorectal function. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the amount of muscle removed and changes in anorectal manometry following stapled hemorrhoidopexy.

Methods

Patients with symptomatic II, III, or IV degree hemorrhoids that underwent stapled hemorrhoidopexy between January 2008 and May 2011 were included in this study. Anorectal manometry was performed preoperatively and at three months postoperatively. The resected doughnuts were examined histologically, and the thicknesses of muscle fibers were evaluated.

Results

Eighty-five patients (34 males) with a median age of 47 years were included. Muscularis propria fibers were identified in 63 of 85 pathologic specimens (74.1%). The median thickness of the muscle fibers was 1.58 ± 1.21 mm (0 to 4.5 mm). The mean resting pressure decreased by approximately 7 mmHg after operation in the 85 patients (P = 0.019). In patients with muscle incorporation, there was a significant difference in mean resting pressure (P = 0.041). In the analysis of the correlation of the difference in anorectal manometry results ([the result of postsurgical anorectal manometry] - [the result of presurgical anorectal manometry]) to the thickness of muscle fibers, no significant differences were seen. No patients presented with fecal incontinence.

Conclusion

Although the incidence of fecal incontinence is very low, muscle incorporation in the resected doughnuts following stapled hemorrhoidopexy may affect anorectal pressure. Therefore, surgeons should endeavor to minimize internal sphincter injury during stapled hemorrhoidopexy.

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Delorme's Procedure: An Effective Treatment for a Full-Thickness Rectal Prolapse in Young Patients: Mohammad Sadegh Fazeli, Ali Reza Kazemeini, Amir Keshvari, Mohammad Reza Keramati; Ann Coloproctol. 2013;29(2):60-65. Published online April 30, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2013.29.2.60

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Purpose

Delorme's procedure is infrequently applied in young adults because of its assumed higher recurrence rate. The aim of this prospective study was to assess the efficacy of the Delorme's technique in younger adults.

Methods

Fifty-two consecutive patients were entered in our study. We followed patients for at least 30 months. Their complaints and clinical exam results were noted.

Results

Our study included 52 patients (mean age, 38.44 years; standard deviation, 13.7 years). Of the included patients, 41 (78.8%) were younger than 50 years of age, and 11 (21.1%) were older than 50 years of age. No postoperative mortalities or major complications were noted. Minor complications were seen in 5 patients (9.6%) after surgery. The mean hospital stay was 2.5 days. In the younger group (age ≤50 years), fecal incontinence was improved in 92.3% (12 out of 13 with previous incontinence) of the patients, and recurrence was seen in 9.75% (4 patients). In the older group (age >50 years), fecal incontinence was improved in 20% (1 out of 5 with previous incontinence) of the patients, and recurrence was seen in 18.2% (2 patients). In 50% of the patients with a previous recurrence (3 out of 6 patients) following Delorme's procedure as a secondary procedure, recurrence was observed.

Conclusion

Delorme's procedure, especially in younger patients, is a relatively safe and effective treatment and should not be restricted to older frail patients. This procedure may not be suitable for recurrent cases.

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New Techniques for Treating an Anal Fistula: Kee Ho Song; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2012;28(1):7-12. Published online February 29, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2012.28.1.7

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Surgery for an anal fistula may result in recurrence or impairment of continence. The ideal treatment for an anal fistula should be associated with low recurrence rates, minimal incontinence and good quality of life. Because of the risk of a change in continence with conventional techniques, sphincter-preserving techniques for the management complex anal fistulae have been evaluated. First, the anal fistula plug is made of lyophilized porcine intestinal submucosa. The anal fistula plug is expected to provide a collagen scaffold to promote tissue in growth and fistula healing. Another addition to the sphincter-preserving options is the ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract procedure. This technique is based on the concept of secure closure of the internal opening and concomitant removal of infected cryptoglandular tissue in the intersphincteric plane. Recently, cell therapy for an anal fistula has been described. Adipose-derived stem cells have two biologic properties, namely, ability to suppress inflammation and differentiation potential. These properties are useful for the regeneration or the repair of damaged tissues. This article discusses the rationales for, the estimated efficacies of, and the limitations of new sphincter-preserving techniques for the treatment of anal fistulae.

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Delorme's Procedure for Complete Rectal Prolapse: Does It Still Have It's Own Role?: Sooho Lee, Bong-Hyeon Kye, Hyung-Jin Kim, Hyeon-Min Cho, Jun-Gi Kim; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2012;28(1):13-18. Published online February 29, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2012.28.1.13

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Purpose

Although there are more than a hundred techniques, including the transabdominal and the perineal approaches, for the repair of the rectal prolapsed, none of them is perfect. The best repair should be chosen not only to correct the prolapse but also to restore defecatory function and to improve fecal incontinence throughout the patient's lifetime. The aim of this retrospective review is to evaluate clinical outcomes of the Delorme's procedure for the management of the complete rectal prolapse.

Methods

A total of 19 patients (13 females and 6 males) with complete rectal prolapses were treated by using the Delorme's procedure in St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, from February 1997 to February 2007. Postoperative anal incontinence was evaluated using the Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Score.

Results

All 19 patients had incontinence to liquid stool, solid stool, and/or flatus preoperatively. Three (15.8%) patients reported recurrence of the rectal prolapse (at 6, 18, 29 months, respectively, after the operation). Information on postoperative incontinence was available for 16 of the 19 patients. Twelve of the 16 patients (75%) reported improved continence (5 [31.3%] were improved and 7 [43.7%] completely recovered from incontinence) while 4 patients had unchanged incontinence symptoms. One (6.3%) patient who did not have constipation preoperatively developed constipation after the operation.

Conclusion

The Delorme's procedure is associated with a marked improvement in anal continence, relatively low recurrence rates, and low incidence of postoperative constipation. This allows us to conclude that this procedure still has its own role in selected patients.

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Muscle Regeneration: Research for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence.: Kang, Sung Bum , Lee, Taek Gu; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2010;26(1):1-7.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2010.26.1.1

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Fecal incontinence remains a socially isolating condition, which can have a profound impact on all aspects of quality of life. It affects 2% to 17% of people living in the community and is an iatrogenic disease that develops after a restorative proctectomy for rectal cancer. Conservative management, such as biofeedback and medication, or surgical therapy may be ineffective, the symptomatic benefit being disappointing. In a few recent reports, autologous myoblasts injected into the urinary or anal sphincter were used successfully for the treatment of incontinence, and these cells improved the muscle function. These autologous cell therapies can avoid adverse events, such as tumor formation, compared to the use of embryonic stem cells. However, the limited regenerative capacity of cell therapy has prompted the development of replacing dysfunctional muscle tissue. Regenerative medicine for functioning muscles may be a therapeutic tool for fecal incontinence in the future. Now, many challenges remain to be overcome prior to reaching the ultimate goal of a fully functional 3-D vascularized engineered muscle: These include development of highly organized 3-D scaffolds, development of scaffolds that specifically direct cellular differentiation, development of co-culture systems of multiple cell types on smart surfaces, development of vascularized constructs, reduction of serum dependence, and innervation into constructed muscle. The successful generation of functional muscle tissues requires an in-depth knowledge of both muscle tissue physiology and advanced engineering practices. The recent advances in tissue engineering technique and cell biology suggest that artificially-derived muscle constructs may be used in clinical settings in the near future.

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Re-evaluation of the Clinical Significance of the Fatigue Rate Index in the External Anal Sphincter.: Seong, Moo Kyung , Shim, Jin Suk; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2009;25(2):75-80.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2009.25.2.75

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The fatigue rate index (FRI) has been developed to access sustained voluntary contraction of the external anal sphincter. This study is designed to refine the technical aspects of measuring the FRI and to re-evaluate its clinical significance. METHODS: Thirty-eight patients with fecal incontinence (19 males, 19 females) and 37 (21 males, 16 females) controls were studied. Anal manometry was performed by using standard protocols. Fatigue was measured over a 20-sec squeeze at a high-pressure zone. The FRI was calculated from the maximum squeeze pressure (MXSP) and the fatigue rate. For the accuracy of the calculation, the mean resting pressure (MRP) was calibrated to zero before the metric procedure, representative segments of the calculation were selectively designated as those denoting sustained squeeze, and representative channels were designated from among 8 channels by using 3 or more of those showing typical sustaining-pressure curves. RESULTS: No difference in demographic factors was detected between the two groups. Basic manometric parameters were significantly different between the two groups (MRP, 29.4+/-21.3 vs. 44.4+/-17.8 mmHg, P=0.0015; MXSP, 205.9+/-98.0 vs. 274.2+/-106.5 mmHg, P=0.0051). The FRI was also significantly different (29.8+/-14.3 vs. 86.3+/-127.1 sec, P=0.0108). The areas under the receptor operating-characteristic curves for the MRP, the MXSP, and the FRI were 0.72, 0.69, and 0.84, respectively. The sensitivity and the specificity of the FRI for detecting fecal incontinence were 80% and 65% at 40 sec as a cut-off point. CONCLUSION: The FRI was proven to be more accurate than the MRP and the MXSP in detecting incontinence. With adequate modifications of the measuring method, measurement of the FRI could be done more easily and conveniently, but its cut-off point for detecting fecal incontinence was lower than previously reported.

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Intersphincteric Resection versus Stapled Coloanal Anastomosis for Low Rectal Cancer.: Lee, Bong Hwa , Kim, Jong Wan , Chang, Mi Young , Park, Hyoung Chul , Lee, Hae Wan; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2008;24(2):113-120.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2008.24.2.113

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Local control and functional results of an intersphincteric resection are controversial in Asian, low BMI patients, even though it might a provide a chance to avoid a permanent colostomy. We tried to evaluate the potential risk of an intersphincteric resection, compared with a stapled coloanal anastomosis, in patients with low rectal cancer. METHODS: Patients with low rectal cancer, who underwent a intersphincteric resection with a hand-sewn anastomosis (ISR) or a coloanal anstomosis with staples (stapled CAA), were analyzed. RESULTS: From 1999 to 2006, 85 patients were enrolled. The distance between the anal verge and the lower margin of the tumor was 3.4+/-0.8 cm (range: 2~5 cm) in the ISR group and 4.9+/-0.8 cm (range: 3~7 cm) in the stapled CAA. The mean body mass index was 23 (range: 18~32). The patients complained postoperatively of intolerable anal incontinence (Kirwan's class > 2) in 35% of the ISR group and in 9% as the stapled CAA group, (P<0.02). The local recurrence rate was greater in the ISR group (15%) than in the stapled CAA group (2%, P<0.04). There was no significant difference in distant metastasis between the two groups. The disease-free survival rates were 80.8% and 91.2% at three years in the ISR group and the stapled CAA group, respectively. Complications, such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction in male patients, were not significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: An intersphincteric resection with hand-sewn anastomosis could be worse than a stapled coloanal anastomosis in function and local recurrence. This may indicate that careful selection is required for a intersphincteric resection even when a stapled anastomosis cannot be applied due to a narrow margin.

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Management of the Symptoms after a Resection of the Rectum.: Lee, Sang Jeon; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2008;24(1):62-71.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2008.24.1.62

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Many patients have functional disturbances after a traditional restorative rectal resection, complaining of urgency, frequent bowel movements, and occasional fecal incontinence. The rectal reservoir function is disturbed, and this is related to the size of the rectal remnant and the elastic properties of the neorectal wall. A straight anastomosis is recommended when the reservoir capacity of the rectal remnant is sufficient. A side-to-end anastomosis is probably preferable to an end-to-end anastomosis. If a straight anastomosis is considered, the descending colon is much better than the sigmoid colon. If optimal functional results are to be obtained soon after surgery, construction of a pouch is recommended when the rectal remnant is very short. There seems to be a balance between continence without urgency and evacuation ability. For patients with weak sphincter muscles and habitually loose feces, the surgeon should tailor the length of the pouch to be longer whereas it should be made smaller for patients with a pre-operative tendency toward constipation. In the long-term, bowel adaptation may also enable the function after a straight anastomosis to approximate that of a colonic J-pouch anal anastomosis. Where the pelvis is too narrow for a bulky colonic J-pouch anal anastomosis, a coloplasty-anal- anastomosis is an option. The latter results in postoperative bowel function comparable with that of the colonic J-pouch. Traditionally, poor bowel function has been managed expectantly. The colonic adaptation may take one or two years to occur after a low anterior resection. The patient is advised to take adequate soluble fiber in the diet and to avoid foods which aggravate the bowel dysfunction. Those with increased stool frequency are prescribed constipating agents to help control the symptoms. Patients with rectal evacuation problems are prescribed regular laxatives and enemas.

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Complications, Mortality and Functional Outcome following a Total Colectomy and Ileo-rectal Anastomosis.: Kim, Do Yoon , Oh, Seung Yeop , Lee, Jae Man , Suh, Kwang Wook; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2007;23(6):448-453.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2007.23.6.448

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This study reviews the feasibility of a total colectomy with ileo-rectal anastomosis (TCIRA) and the functional outcome following the operation.
METHODS
The cases of a total of 50 patients (31 men and 19 women) with a median age of 61 who underwent a TCIRA were reviewed retrospectively. The median follow-up time was 28 months (4~72). The clinical records were reviewed to analyze the postoperative complications and bowel function. The clinical outcomes were examined directly from patients' scoring.
RESULTS
The indications of TCIRA were metachronous or synchronous colorectal cancer (34 percent), multiple polypoid lesions (22 percent), malignant colon obstruction (24 percent), ischemic colitis (2 percent), Crohn's disease (6 percent), and tuberculosis colitis (2 percent). The overall mortality and morbidity rates were 0 and 31 percent, respectively. The morbidity included postoperative bleeding, obstruction, intra-abdominal abscess formation, pneumonia, and wound complications. We used the CCIS index to evaluate postoperative functional bowel habit change. The CCIS index evaluation revealed perfect continence in 57 percent of the patients with short-term follow up (<6 months) and in 83 percent of the patients who had undergone a TCIRA more than 2 years ago.
CONCLUSIONS
Most patients were satisfied with their bowel function on long-term follow up, and we think the TCIRA is a safe operation, and the clinical outcomes are relatively satisfactory.

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Diagnosis and Management of Fecal Incontinence.: Seong, Moo Kyung; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2007;23(5):386-394.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2007.23.5.386

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Fecal incontinence is a common problem that is underreported, underdiagnosed and poorly managed. It profoundly affects the quality of life and psychological function. It is widely known that the diversity of causes of fecal incontinence and different modes of action of various treatment modalities mandates a tailored approach in each case. Currently, several diagnostic tests are available that can provide useful insights regarding the pathophysiology of fecal incontinence, and also several advanced treatment modalities which make it possible to rehabilitate most of these patients become recently available. Strictly speaking, however, no specific test can tell the exact etiology of fecal incontinence and the modes of action in various treatment modalities are still not well-defined. In this sense, policy of approach to patients with fecal incontinence can rather be straightforward. Patients with endosonographically proven sphincteric defect should be treated with sphincteroplasty. But for patients without such defect, less invasive procedures among recently available modalities should be the first consideration and then more invasive ones next in case of failure.

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Evaluation and Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders.: Lee, Sang Jeon; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2007;23(3):206-220.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2007.23.3.206

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Abstract PDF: Pelvic floor disorders are of interest to many surgeons who specialize in organ systems within this region. Colorectal surgeons are especially interested in disorders of the posterior compartment, which may broadly be divided into defecation disorders and fecal incontinence. These disorders distress patients socially and psychologically and greatly impair their quality of life. The underlying anatomical and pathophysiological changes are complex, are often incompletely understood, and cannot always be determined. However, over the past decades, advances in the understanding of these disorders, together with rational methods of evaluation in anorectal physiology laboratories, radiology studies, and new surgical techniques, have led to promising results. This review summarizes the evaluation and treatment strategies, as well as the recent updates on the clinical and the therapeutic aspects of pelvic floor disorders.

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The Role of Rectoanal Inhibitory Reflex in the Anal Continence Function.: Seong, Moo Kyung , Yoon, Sang Nam , Park, Ung Chae , Hwang, Jae Kwan; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2007;23(2):75-79.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2007.23.2.75

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The rectoanal inhibitory reflex (RAIR) aids the anal continence function by a sampling process. On the other hand, it might impair the anal continence function because the internal anal sphincter is relaxed during the reflex. We assessed the parameters of RAIR in incontinent patients with or without a sphincter defect and compared them with healthy control subjects to clarify the exact role of that reflex in the anal continence function.
METHODS
The recovery time, slope, amplitude, and area under the reflex curve of the RAIR were measured for 31 normal controls without any history of anorectal surgery (group A), 32 incontinent patients with a sphincter defect (group B), and 49 incontinent patients without a sphincter defect (group C). Incontinence was defined as bowel accidents of more than 3 by the Cleveland Clinic Florida score. A sphincteric defect was defined endoanal sonographically. The mean ages of group A, B, and C were 57.9+/-14.3, 54.5+/-13.6, and 61.8+/-15.4 years, respectively.
RESULTS
When group A and group B+C were compared, the recovery times (seconds) were 17.5+/-3.5 and 14.8+/-5.5 (P=.003), the slopes (mmHg/second) were 0.67+/-3.04 and 3.27+/-2.44 (P<.001), the amplitudes (%) were 7.0+/-16.5 and 53.3+/-19.4 (P=.352), and the area under the reflex curve (mmHg*seconds) were 230.2+/-102.15 and 173.0+/-140.8 (P=.020). When group B and group C were compared, the recovery times were 15.0+/-5.8 and 14.7+/-5.3 (P=.828), the slopes were 3.6+/-2.8 and 3.1+/-2.2 (P= .388), the amplitudes were 54.2+/-22.4 and 52.7+/-17.4 (P=.737), and the area under the reflex curve were 188.0+/-151.1 and 163.2+/-134.3 (P=.443). All parameters of the RAIR, except the amplitude were significantly diminished in incontinent patients whether they had a sphincter defect or not. CONSLUSIONS: Although the RAIR functions against continence in normal conditions by inhibiting sphincteric tone, it behaves suitably for keeping continence in the presence of incontinence, whatever the cause is, by attenuating the degree of inhibition.

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Present and Future in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence.: Park, Duk Hoon; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2007;23(2):136-143.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2007.23.2.136

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Abstract PDF: Treatment of fecal incontinence still remains a challenge to modern medicine due to many specific sides of this problem. The diversity of causes of fecal incontinence and different modes of action of the various treatment modalities mandate a tailored, individualized approach in each case. Surgery is the last treatment modality for patients suffering from severe fecal incontinence. Recent studies have shown poor late results after primary sphincter repair and low predictive value for most preoperative diagnostic tests. New surgical options such as artificial devices and electrically stimulated muscle transpositions are reported by acceptable success rates and unacceptably frequent complications. That is why current attention has focused on non- or minimally invasive therapies such as sacral nerve stimulation and temperature-controlled radio-frequency energy delivery to the anal canal. However, all these innovative techniques remain experimental untill enough high- evidence data are gathered for their objective evaluation.

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Sphincter Repair for Fecal Incontinence after Obstetric Injury.: Ahn, Kwang Woo , Lee, Sang Jeon , Park, Jin Woo; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 1999;15(1):9-19.

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We designed this study to evaluate efficacy of sphincter repair and factors influencing in patients with postobstetric fecal incontinence.
METHODS
Twenty-one patients (mean age 42 years; range 23~67) undergoing sphincter repair for postobstetric fecal incontinence (mean duration 12 years; range 6 months~46 years) were evaluated prospectively. Preoperatively, standardized interviews, anorectal manometry and measurement of pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) were performed. Incontinence was graded according to the Parks' classification: Grade 1 - continence to stool and flatus; Grade 2 - incontinent to flatus, some urgency to stool present but no incontinence; Grade 3 - incontinent to liquid stool; Grade 4 - incontinent to formed stool. Sphincter repair methods were overlap repair of external anal sphincter (EAS) in 4 patients, overlap repair of EAS with anterior levatorplasty in 15 patients, and overlap repair of EAS with anterior levatorplasty and postanal repair in 2 patients. Anorectal manometry at 3 months, and interviews at 3 months and 6 months after sphincter repair were performed again. Patients' satisfaction was classified as excellent, good, fair, and no improvement.
RESULTS
Difficulty in first delivery was noticed in 18 patients and history of previous sphincter repair was noticed in 5 patients. Preoperatively, most patients showed high grade incontinence (grade 3 in 13 and grade 4 in 8 patients). After sphincter repair, 18 patients (85.7%) became grade 1 or 2, and 16 patients (76.2%) replied their functional satisfaction excellent or good. There were no difference between the results at 3 months and 6 months. Poor functional outcome was in 2 of 3 patients with bilaterally prolonged preoperative PNTML. Short duration of incontinence and young age at the time of repair favored good results. Previous sphincter repair did not influence the outcome. Postoperatively both anal pressure and high pressure zone length were significantly increased in patients with improved continence Postoperative complications were wound infection in 2 patients and necrosis at the apex of the advancement skin flap in 1 case but these did not influence the outcome.
CONCLUSIONS
Most postobstetric fecal incontinence can be successfully treated with sphincter repair. Excellent results are expected when the duration of incontinence is short and the patients are young. Pudendal neuropathy seemed to be related to poor outcome.

Review

Artificial Bowel Sphincter for Fecal Incontinence.: Lee, Kil Yeon; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2006;22(5):350-355.

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Abstract PDF: Fecal incontinence is a common disorder, affecting all ages and both sexes. It is a devastating condition and has a major impact on quality of life. The level of treatment must be appropriate for the severity of symptoms. Nonsurgical techniques are appropriate for patients with minor degrees of incontinence. Patients with sphincter disruption or rectal prolapse can benefit from the appropriate surgical therapy. Patients with intractable, clinically significant fecal incontinence, caused by trauma or the failure of surgical therapy, need salvage options. In the past if a patient was not amenable to a tissue repair or failed a tissue repair, a colostomy was his or her only surgical option. However, new innovations can give patients more options to regain continence. The artificial bowel sphincter (ABS) is one of those newer options. It is an implantable device used to treat the patients with severe fecal incontinence, who have failed, or are not candidates for less invasive forms of restorative therapy. It is intended to mimic the natural process of bowel control. This device is reserved for patients with severe fecal incontinence that is not amenable to lesser forms of therapy. Because it is an artificial device, ABS is unfortunately associated with high morbidity and low success rate. With experience, however, the infection rate has declined due to new standardized prophylactic antibiotics regimen. Therefore, the ABS has become a good option for patients with severe fecal incontinence. The results are quite impressive with a significant number of patients obtaining complete continence. This review presents the technique of ABS implantation and the current status of ABS.

Original Articles

Outcome and Preoperative Predictive Factor after Complete Anatomical Repair in Perineal Obstetric Injury.: Park, Duk Hoon , Yoon, Seo Gue , Lee, Jong Ho , Yoon, Jong Seop , Rhou, Jai Hyun , Lee, Jong Kyun , Kim, Kwang Yun; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2002;18(4):222-228.

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To assess the outcome of complete anatomical repair (sphincteroplasty, rectal wall plication, rectovaginal septum plication, perineal body repair, levatoroplasty) and to identify the preoperative factors influencing the outcome for the perineal obstetric injury.
METHODS
Eighteen, consecutive female patients who had undergone complete anatomical repair with chronic fecal incontinence due to perineal injury during 13 months were evaluated. Mean age was 48.9+/-10.1 years, mean duration of symptom was 18.9 (range: 1-33) years, mean delivery numbers were 2.8 +/-1.2 times, and mean follow up was 11.9 +/- 4.7 months. The predictive factors were age, manometry, PNTML (pudendal nerve terminal motor latency), rectal sensation, RAIR (rectoanal inhibitory reflex), duration of symptom, angle of sphincter defect, vaginal delivery numbers, hospital stay, follow-up period, wound healing period, and Wexner's incontinence score.
RESULTS
The anatomical success rate via endoanal ultrasonography was 100%, complication rate was 5.5%, and functional success rate (Wexners' score < or =5) was 88.9%. The patients showed lower maximal resting pressure, maximal squeezing pressure, maximal voluntary contraction, mean resting pressure, mean squeezing pressure, and maximal tolerable volume than the normal control group (p<0.05). The median incontinence score was significantly decreased after surgery (pre op=12.2 vs post op=2.9) (p<0.05). Among the preoperative predictive factors, the incontinence score correlated significantly with postoperative functional success (r=0.552, P=0.017).
CONCLUSIONS
Complete anatomical repair showed an excellent anatomical result and a good functional outcome. Patient with high preoperative incontinence score had a tendency for postoperative residual incontinence.

Measurement of External Anal Sphincter Function by Fatigue Rate Index.: Seong, Moo Kyung , Yoo, Young Bum; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2002;18(3):184-189.

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Fatigue rate index (FRI) is one of relatively unknown parameters of anal manometry. It was devised to assess sustained voluntary contractibility of external anal sphincter muscle. We designed this study to determine the predictability of FRI in evaluating patients with symptoms of fecal incontinence.
METHODS
Consecutive male patients with fecal incontinence, those with prolapsed hemorrhoids but without any kind of incontinence symptom, and male healthy volunteers who have no anal symptom were grouped as A, B, C. Anal manometric parameters including FRI were measured and compared statistically among them.
RESULTS
All subjects were 84. Group A 27, Group B 33, and Group C 24. Their ages were 33.33+/-2.91 (mean SE), 39.27+/-2.80, and 50.81+/-4.33, respectively. Mean resting pressures (mmHg) were 78.11 6.56 for group A, 81.18+/-7.19 for group B, and 57.81+/-7.80 for group C. Maximum resting pressures (mmHg) were 98.67+/-9.69, 100.82+/-8.49, 78.13+/-10.26. Mean squeeze pressures (mmHg) were 229.11+/-18.72, 248.18+/-23.03, 156.94+/-17.89. Maximum squeeze pressures (mmHg) were 286.50+/-33.76, 298.59+/-27.83, 187.38+/-21.08. Resting radial asymmetries (%) were 18.85+/-2.81, 19.85+/-2.31, 28.70+/-4.79. Squeeze radial asymmetries were 15.73+/-2.90, 16.29+/-1.96, 16.47+/-2.95. Fatigue rates were 0.90+/-0.21, 1.17+/-0.15, 1.38+/-0.40. Fatigue rate indices (min.) were 3.76+/-0.41, 2.63+/-0.20, 1.94+/-0.26, respectively. Differences between group A and group C were statistically significant in mean squeeze pressure (P=0.0093), maximum squeeze pressure (P= 0.0190) and FRI (P=0.0008). Those between group B and group C were significant also in mean squeeze pressure (P=0.005), maximum squeeze pressure (P=0.0051), and FRI (P=0.0396). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that independently significant parameters were age (P= 0.002) and FRI (P=0.007). Cut-off point of FRI for incontinence with maximum sensitivity and specificity was 2.4min. by ROC (receiver operating characteristics) analysis.
CONCLUSION
FRI is a meaningful parameter in predicting fecal incontinence, which can be used in assessment of sphincter function and future treatment protocols.

Anorectal Physiology in the Rectal Prolapse Patient.: Son, Kyung Soo , Joo, Jae Sik , Wexner, Steven D; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 1998;14(3):467-476.

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The aim of our study was to evaluate the physiological spectrum of anorectal dysfunction among patients with full thickness circunferential rectal prolapse. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 1988 and March 1995, 88 patients who visited department colorectal surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida with rectal prolapse were studied. There were 8 males and 80 females, with a mean age 69 (range 28~101) years. Patients underwent a detailed history and the following anorectal physiology tests were performed: anal canal manometry, pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) assessment, anal electromyography and cinedefecography.4 standard continence scoring system, based on the frequency and type of incontinence (0=full continence, 20=complete incontinence) was used. Patients with rectal prolapse (n=88) were divided into two subgroups: Group I=continent patients (n=33) and Group II= incontinent patients (n=55).
RESULTS
There were statistically significant differences between each group when comparing mean resting pressures, anal pressures, anal canal length, rectal compliance, rectoanal inhibitory reflex, increased fiber density, the occurrence of premature evacuation (p<0.001), and rectal capacity (p<0.05). However, dynamic changes of anorectal angle, resting anorectal angle, puborectalis length, and rectal sensitivity were not significantly different (p>0.05) between groups.
CONCLUSION
Continence may be disturbed in patients with rectal prolapse; knowledge of impairment in continence may assist in surgical management.

Development and Clinical Application of the Biofeedback Anal Sphincter Control System for the Treatment of Patients with Functional Defecation Disorders Author Ung-Chae.: Park, Ung Chae , Kim, Jong Joo , Lee, Jong Kuk , Woo, Eung Je , Park, Seung Hun; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 1998;14(3):459-466.

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Abstract PDF: Biofeedback is the treatment of choice for functional defecation disorders such as idiopathic chronic constipation and neurogenic fecal incontinence. The pre-existing biofeedback systems have many disadvantages. The aims of current project are, first, to develop the biofeedback system into the application software in the Windows environment, and, second, to assess the possibility of clinical usage for patients with functional defecation disorders. The hardware and software of the BASCO (Biofeedback Anal Sphincter Control) system were based on the signal measurement and signal processing of anal sphincter EMG (Electromyography). BASCO system was applied to 5 normal healthy controls and 20 patients with functional defecation disorders. Patients group was categorized as constipation group (N1=15) and incontinence group (N2=5). With use of current system, EMG-based biofeedback therapy was performed, and the outcome was analysed. Anal EMG signal data was processed by the software, and displayed in the monitor of personal computer. The software of EMG-display and database management were adequately operated. In N1 group, a paradoxical elevation or equalized activity of anal EMG pattern was shown in the simulated defecation. In N2 group, low electrical activity was shown. These findings were used for the EMG-based biofeedback therapy as a pilot study. The clinical symptoms were improved in 12 of N1 group and 3 of N2 group in the period of 3.7 (range, 1~12) months follow-up. In Conclusion, newly-developed BASCO system was adequately operated in the volunteer and patients groups. The multi-tasking and multi-processing functions were adequately shown in the real time. Current results could be used for clinical appraisal. Specifically, this system could be used for the practical application of biofeedback therapy in the patients with chronic constipation or fecal incontinence.

Case Report

Surgically Correctable Fecal Incontinence Associated with Traumatic Duhamel Operation: A Report of Three Cases.: Yoon, Wan Hee , Choi, Jeong Hun; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2002;18(2):137-140.

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Abstract PDF: We present 3 cases of fecal incontinence associated with traumatic injury during Duhamel procedure. Three male patients suffered from persistent fecal soiling and incontinence for more than 7 years after definitive surgery for Hirschsprung's disease by a pediatric surgeon. They showed grade 4 frequent major soiling, mild patulous anus, and flattening of the anorectal angle due to traumatic injury of the external sphincter and puborectalis muscle on the posterior midline of the anorectal junction. On Parks postanal pelvic floor repair procedures, the incontinent symptoms were abated, anatomic changes were normalized, and postoperative Kirwan classification scales were markedly improved from grade 4 to grade 1. Patients with fecal incontinence after Duhamel operation for Hirschsprung's disease may have a traumatic injury of the anal sphincter. Careful physical and laboratory examinations should be performed for the confirmation of traumatic injury in these patients, and Parks postanal repair could be the treatment of choice for the correction of incontinence.

Clinical Trial

Application of a New Colostomy Device in Incontinent Dog Model.: Lim, Myeung Kook , Kim, Jae Hwang , Shim, Min Chul; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 1998;14(3):439-446.

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Recently developed electrically stimulated gracilis neosphicter or artificial sphincter is quite a promising trial in fecal incontinence However, surgical technique is not simple, the devices are expensive and only specialists can perform the procedures successfully. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed simple silicon device in incontinent dog model.
METHODS
A New Colostomy Device (NCD; US Patent No. 5,569,216) for fixing in the stoma or rectum of human body, includes an internal balloon, a ring figured extemal balloon surrounding the internal balloon, a connecting tube disposed under the both infernal and external balloons and supply tube containing a pair of air passages and an enema fluid passage. It is designed to be inserted into the rectum and is held in place by an inflatable external balloon and drains irrigated fecal matter through a thin collapsible connecting tube which exist in the anal canal. Six mongrel dog with 22~26 kg of body weight were prepared. Anal incontinence was made by bilateral severing of the internal and external sphincters and puborectalis muscle under the general anesthesia. Marlex mesh ring was applied to the anal canal as Thiersch wire for the prevention of NCD expulsion in straining. After then, NCD with 2.5 cm of luminal diameter was inserted to the rectum proximal to the Malex mesh ring. Daily irrigation and evacuation was done with 800~1000 cc of tepid water in each dogs. Daily food contained 30 gm of Psyllium dextrose.
RESULTS
Initially 6 dogs were observed for 7 days. Daily irrigation made evacuation of fecal matter well in each dogs. There was no prolapse of device through the anal orifice. Anoscopic examination after 7 days showed no rectal and anal mucosal injury. Two dogs were kept for 40 days as same manner. Sometimes spontaneous bowel movement without water irrigation was noted when the stool were loose. Weelky anoscopic examination revealed no evidence of mucosal injuries for 40 days also. There was no septic or other complication.
CONCLUSION
NCD evacuated fecal matter well enough to empty the rectum in all incontinence dog model. Adequate sized NCD could be used for clinical trials in selected incontinence patients.

Original Articles

The Correlation between Quality of Life and Functional Outcome after Restorative Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.: Yoon, Eyi Sang , Lee, Kil Yeon , Lee, Suk Hwan , Yoon, Choong; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2006;22(1):15-23.

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The restorative proctocolectomy (RP) and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) has been accepted as the operation of choice for chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). However, much is still unknown about the functional outcome and the quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing RP. The aims of this study were to evaluate the functional outcome and the QoL in patients undergoing RP and to assess the correlation between functional outcome and QoL.
METHODS
The medical records of 20 patients who had undergone a RP for CUC (n=11) and FAP (n=9) from January 1993 to December 2003 were reviewed. The QoL was evaluated with the Korean version of Short Form 36 (SF-36) by telephone interview. The functional outcome was assessed by means of the Global Assessment of Function Scale (GAFS). The QoL of patients was compared with that of the general population matched for age and gender (n=107) with including the 7 men, the median age will be thought to be that of the 13 women.
RESULTS
There were 7 men (35%) and 13 women (65%), and the median age was 46 years. The QoL in patients undergoing RP was comparable to that of the healthy general population on all scales. The Physical Component Summary (PCS) was correlated significantly with the daytime and the nighttime incontinence (P<0.01). The Mental Component Summary (MCS) was correlated significantly with the daytime and the nighttime incontinence and the daytime bowel movement (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
This study demonstrates that the QoL in patients undergoing RP is excellent and that the daytime incon tinence and the nighttime incontinence are significant factor influencing the QoL.

Clinical Significance of Amplitude in Pudendal Nerve Conduction Study in Patients with Defecation Disorders.: Joo, Jae Sik , Kim, Jae Do; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 1998;14(2):241-246.

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Abstract PDF: Many different kinds of anorectal physiologic studies were performed for the evaluation of defecation disorders. Some of these studies are anorectal manometry and pudendal nerve conduction study. In pudendal nerve conduction study, pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) was considered to be very useful for the evaluation and management of these patients. However, evaluation of amplitude in pudendal nerve conduction study has been clinically seldom used. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical significane of amplitude in pudendal nerve conduction study in patients with defecation disorders by comparing to manometric profiles. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between February, 1997 and February, 1998 all patients who underwent pudendal nerve conduction study and anorectal manometry for the evaluation of defecation disorders (constipation and fecalincontinence) were analyzed. Latency as well as amplitude in pudendal nerve conduction study were compared in both groups to the pressure profiles in manometric study according to the subgroups of these patients. Statistical analysis were performed by a Chi-square or Student's t-test and significance was assumed when p<0.05.
RESULTS
A total of 80 patients, forty constipation with a mean age of 55.3+/-14.5 (GI: range; 24~86) years and forty fecal incontinence with a mean age of 61.1+/-10.3 (GII: range; 37~74) years and a male to female ratio of 25:15 (GI), 28:12 (GII), were studied. PNTML in both sides in GI were significantly decreased in comparision to those of GII (GI: Rt, 2.17+/-0.7 ms Lt, 2.03+/-0.5 ms, GII: Rt, 2.50+/-0.7 ms, Lt 2.64+/-0.8 ms, p<0.05), However, there were no differences between the two groups in terms of amplitudes (GI: Rt 399.0+/-348 uV, Lt 426.8+/-403 uV, GII: Rt, 406.9+/-273 uV Lt, 392.9+/-291 uV, NS) in pudendal nerve conduction study. In manometric findings, even though maximal resting, mean, minimum and maximal pushing pressures were no differences in both groups, mean resting and maximal squeezing pressure were significantly increased in GI than those of GII (GI: 82.4+/-31 cmH20, GII: 60.5+/-25 cmH20 in mean resting pressure, GI: 213.1+/-108 cmH20, GII: 178.7+/-66 cmH20 in maximal squeezing pressure, p<0.05) When we analyzed the overall values of amplitudes according to the diagnosis, age, gender, and the value of PNTML, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups. But, when the one side of PNTML shorter than the other side, it tended to have a high amplitude in that side than that of the other side in the same patient (the probability for trend was 74%).
CONCLUSION
Constipation patient has a shorter PNTML, higher mean resting, and maximal squeezing pressure than fecal incontinene patient. The amplitude in pudendal nerve conduction study had a trend of inverse correlation to the latency in the same patient. Therefore, amplitude in pudendal nerve conduction study might be useful to monitor or predict the outcome after treatment in patients with defecation disorders.

Predictors of Outcome Following Anterior Sphincter Repair in Obstetric Fecal Incontinence.: Lee, Sang Jeon; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2005;21(5):279-285.

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This study was designed to evaluate the outcome of anterior sphincter repair and factors influencing the outcome in patients with obstetric fecal incontinence.
METHODS
Thirty-three patients undergoing sphincter repair for obstetric fecal incontinence were prospectively evaluated. Preoperatively, standardized interviews and physiologic studies were performed. The severity of incontinence was graded according to the Parks' classification. Patients' satisfaction was classified as excellent, good, fair, and no improvement. An anterior overlapping sphincteroplasty was performed with or without levatorplasty. Interviews and manometry were repeated three months after the operation. Four years after the operation, the severities of incontinence and patients' satisfaction were reevaluated.
RESULTS
Preoperatively, all patients showed high-grade incontinence (grade 3 or 4). Three months after the operation, 28 patients (84.8%) had successfully recovered continence (incontinence grade 1 or 2), and 25 of those patients (75.8%) replied with satisfaction (excellent or good). The maximal average squeeze pressure (MASP) and the high-pressure zone (HPZ) length, but not the maximal average resting pressure (MARP), had significantly increased in patients with successfully recovered continence. At the 4-year follow ups, the outcomes were significantly worse than thase at 3 months, but 24 patients (72.7%) still maintained good outcome, and 25 patients (66.7%) still replied with satisfaction that was not significantly worse than that at 3 months. Patients with a young age (<45 years), a shorter duration of incontinence (<10 years), a larger increase in MASP or MASP at 3 months after the operation, no pudendal neuropathy, and a good result at 3 months were more likely to maintain low-grade incontinence. The addition of levatorplasty and an increase in the HPZ length at 3 months did not affect the outcome.
CONCLUSIONS
At the 4-year follow-ups, the outcomes had significantly deteriorated, but patients' satisfaction had not. Age, the duration of incontinence, a postoperative increment in MASP or MASP, pudendal neuropathy, and a short-term good outcome were closely related to the long-term outcome.

Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy with Levatoroplasty for Rectal Prolapse Early functional outcome.: Yoon, Seo Gue , Lee, Jong Ho , Yoon, Jong Seob , Kim, Kuhn Uk , Kim, Hyun Shig , Lee, Jong Kyun , Kim, Kwang Yun; J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2001;17(5):220-226.

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This study was designed to analyze the short-term clinical and functional outcomes of perineal rectosigmoidectomy with levatoroplasty for complete rectal prolapse.
METHODS
The data were prospectively collected and consisted of the clinical data, the functional status before and after surgery, the operation record, and the postoperative course. The functional status was evaluated by using Wexner's constipation score (0-30), Wexner's incontinence score (0-20), anorectal manometry, and pudendal nerve terminal motor latency. Follow-up was performed at 3-6 months after the operation by using both a standardized questionnaire completed in the outpatient clinic or telephone interview (n=23) and an anorectal physiology test (n=7).
RESULTS
During a one-year period, 23 patients (male=10) underwent perineal rectosigmoidectomy with levatoroplasty for complete rectal prolapse. The median duration of the operations was 88 minutes. The median length of postoperative hospital stay was 6 days. There was one urinary tract infection and no mortalities. The constipation score was significantly decreased after the operation (9.8 vs 3.8; P<0.001), and constipation was improved in 90 percent (19/21) of the cases. The incontinence score was significantly decreased after surgery (mean preop.=11.6, postop.=3.7; P<0.001) and incontinence was improved in 17 of 21 patients with impaired continence (81 percent). Anal sphincter function was not improved but rectal reservoir capacity was significantly decreased after surgery (rectal urgent volume (45.7 cc vs 37.1 cc; P=0.045), maximal tolerable volume (120 cc vs 85.7; P=0.011). Most patients (83 percent) felt that the operation had improved their symptoms. The major reasons for dissatisfaction after surgery were frequent defecation, fecal soiling, persistent or aggravated fecal incontinence, and recurrence. One patient had a complete recurrence (4.3 percent), and another patient had a mucosal prolapse which was treated.
CONCLUSIONS
Perineal rectosigmoidectomy with levatoroplasty for complete rectal prolapse is a safe technique with acceptable short-term functional results; however, it is not recommended for rectal prolapse patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

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